Guides

Group messaging on X, guide by guide

Five guides on reaching a group of people on X without breaking the rules: how group chats work now, how to announce something without spamming, how Lists help, where members-only groups live after Communities closed, and templates that get answers.

  1. 01How group chats work on X nowDirect messages on X became XChat. Here is how groups, invite links, join requests and message settings work today.5 min read · Updated November 3, 2026
  2. 02How to announce something to your followers without spammingX's rules on bulk DMs, repeated messages and mass mentions, and the announcement methods that reach people without breaking them.4 min read · Updated November 3, 2026
  3. 03Using X Lists to follow and reach a groupLists don't send messages, but they're the best way to keep up with a group and see who needs a reply. Limits, privacy and setup.4 min read · Updated November 3, 2026
  4. 04Running a members-only group on X after CommunitiesCommunities are gone. Here's how group chats, Spaces, protected accounts and Lists cover what a members-only group needs.4 min read · Updated November 3, 2026
  5. 05Message templates for X that actually get repliesEight templates for group chats, posts and personal notes, and the small choices that make people answer.4 min read · Updated November 3, 2026